SHEIKH SULTAN AADIL HUQUE

Legal researcher-educator with advanced library skills, currently an Intern in the Research Unit of the UN Library–Geneva, supporting the 76ᵗʰ International Law Commission session. I hold an LL.M. in Research & Pedagogy and am currently completing an Masters of Advanced Studies in European & International Governance at the University of Geneva . Also finalizing my PhD in International Law & Human Rights with probable submission in August,2025. Former Max Planck Research Fellow with interdisciplinary experience in policy analysis, legal drafting and multilateral coordination. Published in Scopus-indexed journals and presented at international conferences; multilingual and impact-driven, I pair doctrinal depth with user-centred information services,turning complex legal sources into accessible, high-impact knowledge for scholars and practitioners.

1. Rethinking IP Laws in the Age of AI. MEIG Highlights, University of Geneva, 2025.

2.Importance of Language Rights of Indigenous Tribal Minorities & Their Protection Under the Ambit of Human Rights Law. University Centre of Brasília, Special Issue Vol. 19(2), 2022 (Scopus Indexed).

3. A Critical Legal Analysis of Gender Equality in International Trade Agreements. Brazilian Journal of International Law, Special Issue Vol. 18(3), 2021 (Scopus Indexed).

4.Access to Justice for Marginalised People and Socially Relevant Legal Education: An Overview. UNDP–NLUO Publication (Research & Analysis), 2017.

5.Working of Juvenile Justice System in Odisha. UNICEF–NLUO Publication (Policy Paper I), 2015.

6.Rights of Child Artists in Film & TV Industry & Need for Labour Law Reform. International Labour Law Journal, National University of Advanced Legal Studies Kochi, 2020.

7.A Critical Legal Analysis of Human Organ Theft & Transplantation Laws in India. Jurisperitus: The Law Journal, Vol. 2 Issue IV (ISSN 2581-6349), 2021.

8.Scope of Medical Tourism in India & The Legal Scenario. International Journal of Law, Management & Humanities, Vol. 3 Issue 4, 2020.

9.AI in Indian Healthcare: Regulatory Challenges. Asia Pacific Law & Policy Review, Vol. 6, 2020.

10.Health Rights of Manual Scavengers: Right to Access Denied? Burnished Law Journal, Vol. I Issue III (ISSN 2582-5534), 2020.

11.Clinical Trials in India: A Critical Legal Analysis. International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis, Vol. 1 Issue III, 2020.

12.Right to Food: International Perspectives. International Journal of Legal Sciences & Research, 2015 (ISSN 2394-7977).

13.Research Chapter: Religion and Individual Rights of Women. In Women Rights in India: Contemporary Issues & Challenges (ISBN 978-93-87839-32-8), 2019.

14.Climate Change–Based Migration & International Law. Asian Law & Public Policy Review, Vol. 4, 2019.

15.Study of Doha Rounds & Its Impact on International Trade & Dispute Settlement Mechanism. Journal of Legal Studies and Research, Vol. 5 Issue 2 (ISSN 2455-2437), 2019.

• United Nations Mandatory Learning (2025) – Completed course work in Ethics & Integrity, Anti-Fraud & Anti-Corruption, Prevention of Harassment & Abuse of Authority, and Information Security
• Short Term Course in Sustainable Energy, IARC Centre for United Nations, A - Excellent, 2015
• Licensed Civil & Commercial Mediator, ADR Group, London
• IELTS Academic, Band Score: 7.5
• International Law Certification, Indian Society of International Law
• Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI, LinkedIn Learning
• Introduction to Large Language Models, Google
• AI & Law, Lund University

• MEIG Merit & Financial Aid Scholarship, University of Geneva
• All India Rank 3 & Integrated LLM-PhD Fellowship, NALSAR University of Law
• Winner & Best Speaker, Legal Spectra National Trial Advocacy Competition, SOA University
• Winner, Odisha Human Rights Commission National Debate Championship (2015)
• Richard Seth Staley Foundation Scholarship, Foundation for Economic Education, USA
• Model United Nations: 11+ international participations with 2 Best Delegate, 3 High Commendation, and 6 Special Mention awards
• Represented National Law University, Odisha at the WTO Treaty Appreciation Competition and the William C. Vis International Arbitration Moot (Hong Kong)

• ”Geneva Peace Week Seminar, 2024, Authored session report on 'Human Security and Disarmament.'
• Building Bridges Conference, Geneva, 2024, Participant & session reporter on Impact Investment in the Global South.
• International Dicle Scientific Research & Innovation Congress, Diyarbakir, Turkey, 2023, Presented 'Accessing the Applicability of Non-Discrimination Framework in Healthcare through AI-Based Algorithms.'
• Zero-Sum Game of Economic Migration Symposium, Oxford Brookes University, London, 2022, Presented 'Language Rights of Migrants & Social Integration.'
• Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study Conference, Amsterdam, 2021, Presented 'Linguistic Rights of Refugees & International Law.'
• Constitutional Law Scholars Forum, American Constitution Society, 2021, Presented 'Linguistic Discrimination Faced by Indigenous Communities in India.'
• Language Policy & Planning Conference, McGill University, Canada, 2021, Presented 'Language Rights & Access to Health Rights in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh.'
• Conference on Human Rights Paradigm, University of Leeds, UK, 2020, Presented 'Disability & Workplace Inclusion: A Critical Comparative Legal Analysis.'
• Crossing Borders in a Troubled World: Youth's Perspective on Transnational Migration Issues Conference, National University of Singapore, Research paper titled 'Role of Youth in Tackling Climate Change-Based Challenges in Southern Asia' .
• Are Markets Just, Foundation for Economic Education, St. Edward's University, Texas, USA, Attended and presented a research paper.
• International Conference on Future Developments in Space Law, NUJS, Kolkata — Presented peer-reviewed paper “Toward an International Legal Instrument for Environmental Liability Arising from Space-Related Damages